VILNIUS: unexpectedly amazing

Let us take a guess – you probably don’t know much about Vilnius. But one thing that we can vouch for – Vilnius is unexpectedly amazing. And here is why.

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Vilnius is a city that seamlessly blends 700 years of history, stunning architecture, and a vibrant cultural scene. The enchanting Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, is just the beginning of the wonders that await you.

In Vilnius you can witness how art takes over the city. Whether it is colourful street art by globally known artists or many venues the city has to offer. Oh and Did we mention that we throw parties at the former prison? The city can also be found on the silver screen and has been used as the backdrop for HBO hits like Chernobyl, Catherine the Great or Netflix Stranger Things.

You’ll find more shades of green than shades of grey. While most cities are an explosion of concrete sparsely dotted with a few green spaces, Vilnius feels like it’s part of a huge green forest.

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DISCOVER VILNIUS

During your stay we are inviting you to get to know Lithuania‘s red-roofed capital:
• Old Town. Explore the charming cozy streets, with its historic buildings, baroque churches, and squares.

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• Hot-air balloon rides – one of the symbols of Vilnius as it is the only European capital to officially allow hot-air balloon rides over the city centre.

Image by Saulius Žiūra / Go Vilnius

• Inspiring food scene in Vilnius – from our famous Pink Soup (aka Šaltibarščiai) to Lithuania-specific dishes from fresh farm-grown produce and modern flavours next to it.

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• Strolling through Vilnius lush green spaces and well-maintained parks – Vilnius is awarded the title of the European Green Capital 2025.

Image by AHOY / Go Vilnius

• Cultural life. Either it’s a guided tour in Lukiškės prison, which even served as a backdrop for Stranger things series, or wondering across Open Gallery – street art exhibition under an open sky – Vilnius has a lot to offer.